Introduction to the Geographic Information System (GIS)

Name: Introduction to the Geographic Information System (GIS)
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Learn the fundamentals of how to use geographic data and GIS tools for real-world community projects.

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In this free course, you will learn how to:

Define the concept of remote sensing and explain how it works
Contrast active and passive remote sensing, providing relevant examples
Identify natural and artificial sources of remote sensing data
Explain the different types of geospatial data with appropriate examples
Outline the categories of GIS tools and list some examples
Explain how to set up and launch Google Earth Pro and the QGIS application to perform basic geospatial tasks
Analyse GIS applications in land use, and evaluate its role in reaching an informed decision
Design simple geospatial workflows to solve practical problems using remote sensing and GIS tool

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